What is a Root Canal? Put simply, a root canal is a treatment that is used to prevent or resolve infection of the jaws caused by a necrotic (“dead”) tooth. So, what’s a dead / necrotic tooth? The formative tissue of a tooth is the dental pulp. It is composed of specialized cells that make […]
If you’ve ever suffered from a cracked tooth, you know how uneasy you feel. Your cracked tooth may cause erratic pain, especially when chewing, or then acute discomfort when it is exposed to temperature extremes. However, this pain comes and goes, and it may be difficult for your dentist to pinpoint exactly which tooth is […]
When I see a patient that has undergone a root canal in the past but has since developed pain, they inevitably ask me “Why did the first root canal fail?” Although there are multiple reasons why the original treatment has not been successful, the more important issue is finding a successful outcome this time. In […]
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